Journalism of Courage
Campaigning for her brother Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra asked the electorate here not to vote for "outsiders", an apparent reference his rivals Smriti Irani of BJP and AAP's Kumar Vishwas. Priyanka sought to strike an emotional chord with the electorate by invoking her family's ties with the region saying Amethi was a "holy land" for her family and described Rahul as a visionary like their father Rajiv Gandhi. (PTI)
"Many candidates come here and say that there is no electricity or no development here. I want to ask the candidate who contested from Chandni Chowk (Lok Sabha constituency in Delhi), whether she went there again after the polls," she said. Actor-turned politician Smriti Irani had unsuccessfully contested the 2004 elections from Chandni Chowk and has been fielded against Rahul Gandhi from Amethi in these polls. (PTI)
Priyanka said she was sure that people of Amethi would be able to distinguish between "drama and reality" during the elections. Aam Aadmi Party's Kumar Vishwas is also in the fray in the prestigious seat. Seeking to showcase her brother's achievements in the seat, she said Rahul has done so much for the area that she had to bring a long list of works done by him. (PTI)
Priyanka said she was sure that people of Amethi would be able to distinguish between "drama and reality" during the elections. Aam Aadmi Party's Kumar Vishwas is also in the fray in the prestigious seat. Seeking to showcase her brother's achievements in the seat, she said Rahul has done so much for the area that she had to bring a long list of works done by him.
Priyanka Vadra interacts with girl students during an election campaign for her brother and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi. (PTI)
She said Rahul was a "far-sighted" leader like their father Rajiv Gandhi. "When Rajiv Gandhi started talking about computers and IT revolution, people started criticising him. Now, when Rahul talks about bring changes, the same set of people are attacking him too," Priyanka said.
Priyanka Vadra being felicitated by a supporter during an election campaign in Amethi. (PTI)
Narendra Modi, L K Advani's election fervour
In a jibe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Narendra Modi said it was natural for him not to see a wave in his favour as he could not see corruption in his government.
BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi with party candidate from Bharuch constituency, Mansukhbhai Vasava during a rally Bharuch. (PTI)
"PM said there is no Modi wave. Manmohan Singhji, you are right because you don't see anything. Did you see inflation? Did you spot so many of your ministers going to jail? You did not see 2G, coal scam and corruption or the country's bad state? Then how can you see the wave? (
Narendra Modi with party candidate from Bharuch constituency, Mansukhbhai Vasava at a rally. (PTI)
"After reading 'The Accidental Prime Minister (The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh- a book by Sanjaya Baru)', we know that you did not need to see anything as mother-son (Sonia and Rahul Gandhi) was there to see. You have 10-15 days left, so you can relax. You can also escape from the mother-son storm and feel comfortable," Modi said.
Narendra Modi during an election campaign rally in Surat. (PTI)
BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani displays the victory symbol during an election campaign in Ahmadabad. (AP)
Ahead: Jaya Prada campaigns in Andhra Pradesh
Actress and RLD leader Jaya Prada during a roadshow in Hanumakonda district of Andhra Pradesh. (PTI)
